What is the primary function of the hypoglossal nerve?
Nervus hypoglossus

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1.
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Regulation of salivary glands
Transmission of pain signals
Motor control of tongue muscles
Sensory perception of taste
2.
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Where do the hypoglossal nerves originate from?
Cerebral cortex
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Spinal cord
3.
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Which muscles are innervated by the hypoglossal nerve?
Abdominal muscles
Facial muscles
Infrareal muscles
Cardiac muscles
4.
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What is the role of the superior longitudinal muscle?
Flattens the tongue
Narrows the tongue
Raises the tongue tip
Lowers the tongue tip
5.
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Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the palatoglossus muscle?
Facial nerve
Hypoglossal nerve
Trigeminal nerve
Vagus nerve
6.
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Which muscle is involved in retracting and lifting the tongue?
Styloglossus muscle
Genioglossus muscle
Palatoglossus muscle
Hyoglossus muscle
7.
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What can cause lesions of the hypoglossal nerve?
Diabetes
Stroke
High blood pressure
Asthma
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